New Music: Ashanti – ‘Never Too Far Away’

Never Too Far Away

Ashanti returns from her musical hiatus with “Never Too Far Away,” a song off the soundtrack to the upcoming thriller Dream House starring Daniel Craig and Naomi Watts. The R&B songbird, who is prepping a new album, sings about going to the edge of the Earth for her man on the tender piano ballad produced by L.T. Hutton. “And I would let nothing keep me away/ And I would let nothing keep me from you, babe,” she coos.

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128 Comments

  1. uknowdakid

    nooooo tooo slow for a comeback

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    andy Reply:

    @uknowdakid, did you read the above info?! Its for the movie not a single -_-

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    Beyonce is desperate Reply:

    @uknowdakid, Thanks for being the first illiterate commenter. It goes to show, today’s youth are all about image. Reading is fundamental,

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    yea.. Reply:

    @Beyonce is desperate, Haha! 100% agree with you.

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    Real Issh Reply:

    @Beyonce is desperate, & “periods” are needed to make a complete sentence. That’s something your sentence doesn’t have.

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    Beyonce is desperate Reply:

    @Real Issh, Your joking, right? I’m not taking an English/ writing course on rap-up.com. Obviously, you were able to understand and comprehend.

    Go find another post to go Hate on! BTW Beyonce is floppy! <<<>>>>

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    Bob Reply:

    @Beyonce is desperate, then why critisize someone when you are not perfect yourself? See, you can give it but you cant take it. Shame! It seems like you are the one who is floppy. Hate won’t make you happier. DEAL! Lol!

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    Beyonce is desperate Reply:

    @Bob, Are u real ish? if not, Then >>>>>>>>>>>>>>

    Your only co-signing illiteratcy.

    Not Bob nor Real Ish Reply:

    @Beyonce is desperate, lol its “you’re”

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  3. Jackie

    Nice to see her back BUT! She will not make it in this Rihanna & beyonce world sorry Hun… To late for all this :(

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    IKeepItReal Reply:

    @Jackie, Please, if she doesn’t make it, it’s because of people like you that have no faith in her and think only those two can shine. Anyway, loved the song and I can’t wait for her to return!

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    SML Reply:

    @Jackie, This is the problem with people nowadays. They think that if something doesn’t sound like Rihanna or Beyonce (whose music sounds very mainstream), it isn’t good music anymore. You really cannot compare R&B to Rihanna’s music at all.

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  4. Trina

    Deep song with meaning please bring R&B BACK!

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    SML Reply:

    @Trina, Thank you!! Everything sounds so techno-ish now. Even true R&B artists are losing their R&B sound.

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  5. Nahjee

    Yea ya two are right.. TO LATE FOR THIS GIRL!!! WHO RUN THE WORLD?!? BEYONCE & RIHANNA NUFF SAID

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    LOL Reply:

    @Nahjee, Child have a seat with that mess. bey is flopping and rihanna dont have a lick of talent in her body.

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    Triniti Reply:

    @LOL, Beyonce is flopping?

    LMFAO, bitch please!

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    Real Issh Reply:

    @LOL, Bey flopping ? LOLOLOL , You’re a joke .

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    Beyonce is desperate Reply:

    @Real Issh, Flip flopping tumbling hard!!!

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    Eva B Da Kiueen Reply:

    @Beyonce is desperate, Fag shut your cocksucker Beysus is slaying your fav and you will fucking deal.

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    Real Issh Reply:

    @Beyonce is desperate, Girlll sit . You’re wack .

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    IKeepItReal Reply:

    @Real Issh, It’s funny how all these bey worshippers stay in a post about Ashanti. If you think that Ashanti can’t make it why even take the time to check out what she’s doing and comment in her posts? Get a life losers!

    Marteezy Reply:

    @Nahjee, How is Beyonce flopping when ALL 4 OF HER ALBUMS WENT PLATINUM! Get all your facts right before you start talking.

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    nymo Reply:

    @Nahjee, is the post about beyonce or rihanna???

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  6. ManMan

    I love it! Go Ashanti!

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  7. meds

    i’m happy she did not come out with that shitty rnb sound of nowadays.

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  8. ManMan

    Please, will the childish readers go back in the house? Thanks. Beyonce and Rihanna aren’t the only two women allowed to make music.

    For those of you who are worried about this being a comeback single: Learn to read. It’s for a soundtrack.

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    Dynell Reply:

    @ManMan, ritee people cant read !

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    nymo Reply:

    @ManMan, even if it was a single it sounds great.

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  9. rnblover

    Great soundtrack record.

    Can’t wait to hear her new single.

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  10. James

    This is real mf’n music right here!!! Ya’ll need to listen. This track is amazing! I can’t wait to buy it.

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    nymo Reply:

    @James, its on iTunes already =]

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    James Reply:

    @nymo, Yeah, I know. I bought it twice! Supporting my girl is a priority.

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  11. Carly

    this track is beautiful, I’m sort of hoping her single will be really hard though because she deserves all the success in the world.

    I think this track really highlights that Ashanti is one of the best songwriters in R&B. She’s underrated in that field.

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  12. Dynell

    i loveee ashanti !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yessssssssssssssssssssssss you back tearz

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  13. carolyn

    I LUVVVVVVVVVV IT I’M JST HAPPY WE FINALLY GT TO HEAR SUMTHIN FROM HER #teamashanti

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  14. sabrina

    I’m not feeling it but since its for a soundtrack it doesn’t matter.

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  15. Steevuhn

    This ISNT Ashanti’s Comeback Single. Her Lead Single Off Her New Album Is COMING SOON! Never Too Far Away Is The Lead Off A Soundtrack.

    Love This Ballad. Written INCREDIBLY!!!!!!!!!

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    Beyonce is desperate Reply:

    @Steevuhn, Lol! Everything is coming soon. Now let’s quantify’! Soon = 4 years, right?

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  16. Beyonce is desperate

    The writing is good and meaning of this song was good but had to close my ears when she tried to elevate her voice. This would of been good on Beyonces album

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    Real Issh Reply:

    @Beyonce is desperate, Okay – Are you pro or con Beyonce ? Cuz you sound like a stan .

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  17. NellyDon

    great song!!…wrote it for nelly ;P

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  18. Chauncy

    I LOVE IT! It shows growth, and very different for Ashanti. Only thing its a tad to long but overall its hot.

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  19. Andre

    love it, The princess is back

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  20. Rihanna navy fan

    Man pleases Rihanna can replaces Ashanti her new song sucks ass but it would should so much better if this was on Rihanna new upcoming album she wounded have styled it.

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    IKeepItReal Reply:

    @Rihanna navy fan, Shut your illiterate ass up!! Learn to write before you start making comments you idiot!!

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    nymo Reply:

    @Rihanna navy fan, LMAO i think you should ask your parents before posting something so idiotic like that, rihanna? LMAOOOO seriously! wheres her talent, anyways this post is about my girl.

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  21. Nicki

    I LOVE THIS SONG! BEAUTIFUL! BTW It’s NOT her Album single!

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  22. @marcosj1988

    lets KEEP THIS SHIT POSITIVE OKAY #GOOOASHANTI #TEAMASHANTI

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  23. aubrey

    so happy AShanti is back this is so better than half of this rap and r&b shit coming out now.im 20y.o. and i know people expect me to listen to the new rap ish but lately its be wack nobody but selling bricks and bs but i love this i will buy the single omn itunes

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  24. YOOSONDALOOSE

    Love it!

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  25. LUCIOUS

    I Love Ashanti she is most def The best Female singer that R&B has every had…….”Tear” This song has really brought me to tears…….I truly respect her…..I wish her the best she deserve to be on top over any Artist she works so Hard on everything she do……..Her lyrics is Crazy dope……..

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  26. LUCIOUS

    Love Ashanti she is most def The best Female singer that R&B has ever had…….”Tear” This song has really brought me to tears…….I truly respect her…..I wish her the best she deserve to be on top over any Artist she works so Hard on everything she do……..Her lyrics is Crazy dope……..

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  27. mrs nice watch

    This hoe should juss go away ughh

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    nymo Reply:

    @mrs nice watch, like you should too for coming here to talk shit about her post

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  28. angel

    This is dope! shes so sick at her pen game like damn noones on this chicks level forreal. She did her thing man, props to ashanti.

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  29. Songstress

    A different sound for Ashanti. Very nice.

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  30. Nelz

    Ashantiii, yes I cant wait for the single for her album!!!!

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  31. whyaskwhy

    I love it she’s so ready for a comeback just get ready haters………….

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  32. celebfanboy10

    the song is decent. im confused as to why its on the soundtrack to thriller/horror movie. i just watched the trailer to the movie & this song doesnt match the story of the movie at all.

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    nymo Reply:

    @celebfanboy10, just wait to watch the movie -_-

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    celebfanboy10 Reply:

    @nymo, there is no need to wait for the movie, trailers are suppose to give you an idea of the movie & its clearly a horror/thriller & this is a love song with a weak vocalist singing it.

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    Nelz Reply:

    @celebfanboy10, your wrong and let me tell you why, you don’t know which part of the movie this song is going to compliment, i.e if it is at the end when the man finds his family the doing kicks in and plays through the credits, that works, and she wasn’t trying to show vocal range, whew okay i’m done!

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    celebfanboy10 Reply:

    @Nelz, yeah I guess thats true. The song is decent though, & i can’t knock her hustle b/c not many r&b singers get a song on a soundtrack that does not star a primarily african american cast.

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  33. whyaskwhy

    I’m in love with song already just listen to the song

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  34. Brandi

    i luv it !
    GO ASHANTI

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  35. just me

    i like it. the more u listen to it the more it grows on u. pple need to stop bitching nd just give this girl a chance.

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  36. Purdy E

    Man, some of you are straight up shit talking losers. Get out of here if you are not a fan. Nobody needs an opinion from you dumb idiots.

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    nymo Reply:

    @Purdy E, right? some people are so pathetic lol

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  37. Jade

    Please, lets not act like Ashanti doesn’t have receipts! She wrote her entire first album. And the sales exceeded expectations.She deserves way more respect than she gets.That’s the problem people think no one can be doing their thing alongside Beyonce. Be serious. She is NOT the only talented woman in the world.

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    Kevo #TeamKimmyBlanco Reply:

    @Jade, actually Ashanti wrote all her albums…she is one of the few artist that can actually can say that. The girl is very talented. And she does not get the respect that she deserves. She is very underrated. But trust me I believe It’s her time. She is about to shut some shit down.

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  38. bodystorm

    ashanti is one of the best female r+b artist in this decade. she writes all her music unlike rihanna…don’t get me wrong rihanna is dope… but ashanti has way more stats and ashanti sings well on this song I can’t wait for the album.. I knw She’s gonna come hard. Stop Bringing Beyonce name up we all know she’s the best. but ashanti is my favorite yee go ashanti

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  39. Brina

    I like the song. Good Job Ashanti. deep lyrics and beat is crazy that what I am talking about. #teamashanti!!

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  40. ihatemyles

    yaaassssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  42. IKeepItReal

    I love the song…very deep, lyrics on point, and so are the vocals!! Ashanti is so talented, haters need to STFU!

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  43. nicole

    I don’t understand the Ashanti hate, don’t act like you never sung and loved Foolish, Baby, Rain on Me, and Rock Wit You (Aww Baby). People act like Ashanti is a one hit wonder and she isn’t, her self titled album is good, I still play it today.

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  44. Corey

    She sounds good! This is not the same Ashanti that came out with Murder Inc. The song should be a hit and if it’s not then Music has gone downhill. This is one of her best songs to date and she sang with some emotion.She kind of sounds like Leona/Christina.

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  45. 310j

    I love it…well sung and written..GO ASHANTI!!

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  46. nymo

    yessss shes coming hard!!!!!! love my girl!!!!

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  47. Stitch75

    Amazing Song! Beautiful Voice! Can’t wait for the Single off the New Album!

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  48. stel

    oh ashanti..too little to late girl. good song… but you will stay underrated. which we all know is not what she wants.

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  49. MMM HMM

    YESSS!!!

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  50. Tee

    I lov this!!! She definitely went outside the box with this one an her vocal growth. Its about time and her writing skills r sick like wow! Get it ma….team Ashanti yeeeee!!!!! Oh yea she fine as hell too.

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  51. Dough

    Ashanti is the best she makes good R&B music, enough said. We need more artist to bring back R&B no lie!

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  52. Ashanti=]

    her song is amazing, haters just go to sleep your time is up now hahahaha

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  53. Mr. Vanity

    its sad how some people now a days doesnt read well and sad how some doesnt know what to say when credit is due… well just wanted to say the song is a masterpiece and ashanti is coming hard this year. cant wait to see people going crazy for her.

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  54. @XplicitNYMOv

    MY GIRL IS BACK. FINALLY SOMETHING NEW!!! #TEAMAshanti.

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  55. vlad!

    yoo this girls writing skills are crazy!!! shell definitely write ur fave under the bus.

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  56. ponyo

    This is beautiful…..ashanti is the business

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  57. Okie Dokie this 1

    She can write. Ashanti looks stunning in this photo.

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  58. twa

    Dangerously In Love
    Released: June, 2003
    US: 4x Platinum
    Billboard peak: # 1 (for 1 week)
    Rolling Stone: – Entertainment Weekly: A-
    Tracks: “Crazy In Love” (with Jay-Z) – “Naughty Girl” – “Baby Boy” (with Sean Paul) – “Hip Hop Star” (with Big Boi & Sleepy Brown) – “Be With You” – “Me, Myself & I” – “Yes” – “Signs” (with Missy Elliott) – “Speechless” – “That’s How You Like It” (with Jay-Z) – “The Closer I Get To You” (with Luther Vandross) – “Dangerously In Love 2″ – “Beyoncé Interlude” – “Gift From Virgo”

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    nymo Reply:

    @twa, huh? you’re soooo let me shut the fuck up, bionci stan!

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  59. twa

    B’Day
    Released: September, 2006
    US: 3x Platinum
    Billboard peak: # 1
    Rolling Stone: – Entertainment Weekly: B+
    Tracks: “Deja Vu” (with Jay-Z) – “Get Me Bodied” – “Suga Mama” – “Upgrade U” (with Jay-Z) – “Ring The Alarm” – “Kitty Kat” – “Freakum Dress” – “Green Light” – “Irreplaceable” – “Resentment”

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  60. twa

    I Am… Sasha Fierce
    Released: November, 2008
    US: 2x Platinum
    Billboard peak: # 1
    Rolling Stone: – Entertainment Weekly: B+
    Tracks: “If I Were A Boy” – “Halo” – “Disappear” – “Broken-Hearted Girl” – “Ave Maria” – “Satellites” – “Save The Hero” – “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” – “Radio” – “Diva” – “Sweet Dreams” – “Video Phone”

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  61. twa

    4
    Released: June, 2011
    Billboard peak: # 1
    Tracks: “1+1″ – “I Care” – “I Miss You” – “Best Thing I Never Had” – “Party” (featuring Andre 3000) – “Rather Die Young” – “Start Over” – “Love On Top” – “Countdown” – “End Of Time” – “I Was Here” – “Run The World (Girls)”

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  62. twa

    I think what they are trying to say BEYONCE is not doing as good as she used to….so in other word she IS flopping.. know class,,,as u can see “4″ has NOT reached Platinum as in not SOLD platinum but yes SHIPPED platinum, meaning the sent a million worth of cd but has not quite got there yet….her single has not made it to the top10…..and I am being very very nice….Love on top debut at #20 but lost its balance and now resides at #70…so in all actuality NOT ONE of her single cracked the top 20 and stayed there…

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  63. @IamMrHAndsome

    All of you sluts shut the fuck up! Beyonce dont give a FUCK About you! She Told me :-)

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  64. marco

    love this woman….cant wait for the single

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  65. TRENT

    BEYONCE AND ASHANTI ARE BOTH GREAT ARTIST STOP WITH THE NEGATIVITY….IF U DONT LIKE ASHANTI GET THE FUCK OUTTA HER POST #THIRST

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  66. Credibility

    Only Ashanti can get 96 post…that means she’s about to murder the music industry.

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  67. BitchPlease

    I like it…LETS GO ASHANTI!!!

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  68. CITY

    ITS OK…IT IS AN OSCAR WORTHY SONG…MAYBE NOT A DEF. WIN BUT A NOMINEE (MAYBE)…SHE JUST BETTER BRING IT WITH THIS ALBUM

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  69. Darrius

    I love it! Ashanti needs more ballads to showcase her voice, can’t wait for the album!

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  70. William

    Ashanti you went. INNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN.
    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.

    Giving leona tease. LIVE!

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  71. Tim

    ASHANTI THIS MESSAGE IS FOR YOU AND YOUR TEAM HURRY UP AND COME OUT!!!!!!!!!!! NOW

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  72. B

    Yes this song is hot!!:)Good Music is Back!!

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  73. ashantisback

    the lyrics are very visual…yall can say what u want but u can never degrade her songwriting #respect!!! cant wait for the single.

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  74. Keeology

    This is Hotttt!!! Yasssssssss!! Can’t wait for the Official single off of her Album!!!

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  75. whyaskwhy

    This song is deep you guys I’m in tears!!!!!!!!!!!

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  76. Slice

    Ashanti! Didn’t care then and I don’t care now. BYE.

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  77. riherpes and bernard

    please bernard and riherpes do not run the world the princess>>>>riherpes any day

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  78. ru4real

    YAAASSSSSSSSS ASHANTI!!! You KILLED this song!! OMG!
    I LOVE IT!!! F*&K THESE HATERS YOU HAVE A LABEL AND A SONG ON A MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR MOVIE WTF ARE THEY DOING?!!! AND WHAT OTHER R&B ARTISTS ARE HAVE THAT???? GO GIRL I CAN WAIT FOR YOU NEXT ALBUM! ALREADY BOUGHT THE SONG 10 TIMES!!

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  79. Queen Ashanti

    I’m so happy for Ashanti, she will get her shine back….Everyone is so wrapped up into Beyonce and Rihanna now-a-days, like they’re corny af! Ashanti is real and beautiful!

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  80. teemeadows34

    still cant sing so enuff said…

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    Credibility Reply:

    You need to worry about ur house rent. It’s been overdue. Why u hate Ashanti for no reason and ur not even getting paid for that.

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    pArallel-intersect Reply:

    @Credibility, good one lmHeadoff

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  81. Aaron

    I love it.

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  82. jay'e

    I love it!!

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  83. BeyonceStan

    its pretty good! i’d buy it !

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  84. LUCIOUS

    Ashanti leggo the queen is bck bitches

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  85. badd

    Ashanti i will be buying the album beyonce gone= Ashanti Takeover :))

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  86. In love

    This is beautiful!!

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  87. Keela

    I love this song! Can’t wait for the Official Single for her new album to come out!!

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  88. Lisa

    Gorgeous. Love Ashanti!

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  89. Luvvely

    Omg…Her face, in this photo, looks so much like Mariah Carey, lol!

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  90. priscilla

    i love u shanti. cant wait for album mama

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